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54,113
Population
19,255
Households
3 / 10
Deprivation decile
More deprived
12
Schools nearby
£67,794
Avg. household income
3,373
Businesses
19,516
People per km²
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About Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green is a town in Greater London. Addresses here fall under the E2 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Globe Town and Stepney.

Around 54,113 people live in Bethnal Green, a densely built-up urban area. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Bethnal Green sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.

School Ratings in Bethnal Green

Bethnal Green is served by 974 schools. Sebright School and Columbia Market Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bethnal Green

Property prices average £683K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £530K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bethnal Green

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bethnal Green, with 1250 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bethnal Green

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bethnal Green is among the more deprived areas nationally. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income deprivation is more prevalent, with household earnings falling below the national average.

Healthcare in Bethnal Green

There are 216 GP surgeries within three miles of Bethnal Green, the nearest being Bethnal Green Health Ctr. (0.1 miles away).

Local Data for Bethnal Green

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Property Prices 3,554 sales

Average Price £683K
£950 , £82.13M
Detached £1.58M 3
Semi £890K 6
Terraced £954K 351
Flat £530K 2,896

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

435 Primary
116 Secondary
423 Other
Outstanding 3
Good 12
Requires improvement 2

Ofsted ratings for schools in the E2 postcode area.

Hague Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles William Davis Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Stewart Headlam Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.2 miles Lawdale Junior School Primary Good 0.2 miles Elizabeth Selby Infants' School Primary Good 0.2 miles Oaklands School Secondary 0.3 miles Thomas Buxton Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Collingwood Children's Centre Good 0.3 miles Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Secondary Good 0.3 miles St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Osmani Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Swanlea School Secondary Outstanding 0.3 miles

Household Income in Bethnal Green ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bethnal Green is approximately £67,794 a year before tax, 23% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £48,725. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bethnal Green £67,794
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £48,725.

Businesses in Bethnal Green ONS 2025

There are approximately 3,373 active businesses based in Bethnal Green, around 62 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 51 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

3,373 Total businesses
62 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 88%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Bethnal Green IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation identifies Bethnal Green as one of the more deprived areas nationally. Residents face greater challenges around employment and income, though ongoing investment in infrastructure and services is helping to address these issues over time.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
2/10
Employment
4/10
Education
6/10
Health
3/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
2/10
Children 0-15 17%
Working age 76%
Older 65+ 7%
9,333 Children (0-15) 17%
41,378 Working Age 76%
3,394 Older (65+) 6%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 70.3% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 68.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Bethnal Green 5,876 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bethnal Green is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Violence & Sexual Offences 1,331
Anti-Social Behaviour 1,250
Shoplifting 645
Theft from Person 608
Other Theft 520
Public Order 325
Vehicle Crime 235
Bicycle Theft 225
Burglary 223
Drugs 215
Robbery 194
Other Crime 43
Criminal Damage & Arson 36
Weapons 26
Local Policing
Metropolitan Bethnal Green West Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bethnal Green Train Station 0.2 miles
Whitechapel Train Station 0.4 miles
Cambridge Heath Train Station 0.5 miles
Hoxton Train Station 0.7 miles
London Liverpool Street Train Station 1 miles
Shadwell Train Station 1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Globe Town 0.6 miles Stepney 0.6 miles Whitechapel 0.9 miles Spitalfields 0.9 miles Haggerston 0.9 miles Hoxton 0.9 miles Bow 1.2 miles Mile End 1.2 miles Shoreditch 1.2 miles St Luke's 1.2 miles St George in the East 1.2 miles Wapping 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Tower Hamlets
Ward Weavers
Constituency Bethnal Green and Bow
Parish Tower Hamlets, unparished area
Region London

Home Ownership in Bethnal Green

Of the 21,556 households in and around Bethnal Green, 24% are owned, 42% are socially rented and 34% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 24% Social rented 42% Private rented 34%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bethnal Green.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethnal Green

What is the population of Bethnal Green?
Bethnal Green has a population of approximately 54,113 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Bethnal Green?
The average property in and around Bethnal Green sold for about £683,173, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 96% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Bethnal Green a deprived area?
Bethnal Green sits among the more deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 3 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Bethnal Green?
Bethnal Green is covered by the E2 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Bethnal Green?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Bethnal Green, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Bethnal Green?
The nearest railway station to Bethnal Green is Bethnal Green Train Station, about 0.2 miles away.

Streets in E2 30 shown View all streets

Ada Place 3 Ainsley Street 2 Allgood Street 2 Amber Wharf 1 Appleby Street 4 Approach Road 6 Arnold Circus 2 Audrey Street 1 Austin Street 1 Bacon Street 5 Barnet Grove 3 Basing House Yard 1 Bath Grove 2 Baxendale Street 1 Bethnal Green Estate 7 Bethnal Green Road 31 Bishops Way 9 Blackwall Trading Estate 1 Boat Lane 1 Bonner Road 6 Bonner Street 2 Boundary Street 1 Brady Street 1 Braintree Street 1 Brick Lane 4 Brierly Gardens 2 Bryant Street 1 Buckfast Street 3 Buckhurst Street 1 Bullards Place 1

Postcodes in E2 50 shown View all postcodes

E2 0AA E2 0AF E2 0AG E2 0AH E2 0AJ E2 0AN E2 0AP E2 0AR E2 0AS E2 0AT E2 0AU E2 0AW E2 0AX E2 0AY E2 0AZ E2 0BA E2 0BB E2 0BD E2 0BE E2 0BF E2 0BG E2 0BJ E2 0BL E2 0BN E2 0BP E2 0BQ E2 0BS E2 0BT E2 0BU E2 0BW E2 0BY E2 0BZ E2 0DD E2 0DF E2 0DG E2 0DJ E2 0DL E2 0DN E2 0DP E2 0DS E2 0DT E2 0DU E2 0DX E2 0DY E2 0EA E2 0EF E2 0EG E2 0EH E2 0EJ E2 0EL